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Gerry Dulac's Steelers chat: 12.20.23
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Missy
10:41
I believe it was Tomlin's second or third year as our coach.  Big Snack Casey Hamilton (All Pro) came into training camp 20 lbs. over weight. Tomlin segregated him from the rest of the team on another part of the field to work out on his own until he was back to his normal weight. It was an embarrassment to him and he never came back to camp overweight again. What ever happened to that tough disciplinarian coach we used to have?
Gerry Dulac
10:41
Good memory. Good point!!
Jeff M
10:42
It was rare to see ownership step in to fire the OC. DO you think there is a chance ownership will be more involved with the OC search to ensure the correct hire is made? They cannot be very happy with the last few offensive hires.
Gerry Dulac
10:42
Mike Tomlin is in charge of hiring coaches, but don't think for a minute there won't be some suggestions -- even approval -- on who the next one will be.
Mike
10:42
What changes to the Steelers organization do you see coming at the end of the year?
Gerry Dulac
10:43
Organization, none. Coaching staff, roster, plenty.
Guest
10:43
What % likelihood do you give Tomlin not being back with the team next year?
Gerry Dulac
10:44
Unless something changes that, until now, has not been discussed or considered, as I chat here TODAY, it will be 100 percent he will return
Yates
10:44
Gerry- Compounding the attitude and effort issues posed by 14, we now have his make believe after the fact excuses. Got to believe his teammates are either seething or snickering behind his back if not directly to his face. Do you expect his attitude spiral to impact his PT on Saturday?
Gerry Dulac
10:44
Seething is the more appropriate word
Guest
10:44
Why have we not seen Blake Martinez get more reps?
Gerry Dulac
10:45
I think he answered that with his performance in the only game he appeared.
Angie
10:45
In light of the poor performance and poor attitude exhibited by Pickens and Johnson, why not give Austin more reps?
Gerry Dulac
10:46
I'm surprised he hasn't been more involved other than jet sweeps this season. Of course, that tells me something, too.
Illegal Infraction
10:46
Hi Gerry. Do you still feel DL is priority one in the draft?
Gerry Dulac
10:46
Absolutely. Without question.
George
10:46
Hi Jerry, Is Tomlin losing this team?  Players quitting on plays, players not blocking downfield and we
Gerry Dulac
10:46
He should be losing his WR, that's what should be losing.
Yates
10:46
Gerry-  Your former colleague- the esteemed Mr. Bouchette stated yesterday that he believes MT and the Steelers will part ways once the season concludes. What is your current over/under on that happening?
Gerry Dulac
10:47
It's not very high
Tomas MX
10:47
Hi, Gerry. Thanks for the always interesting chat and Happy Holidays!
Gerry Dulac
10:47
Thanx man!
Guest
10:47
Jerry, George Pickens says that media people don't know what he is going through because people like you have never played the game. Did you ever play at any level?  Also, how do you as an outstanding and long time very respected media member respond to such criticism?
Gerry Dulac
10:49
It doesn't bother me when players who spew such nonsense. The reality is, the people who are criticizing him on social media are former NFL players who know a quitter when they see one. The regular media just report what the former players are saying because they know what they are looking at, not that anyone can't see it for themselves.
Michael
10:49
Gerry, what was the reason Chuck Noll retired?  I always thought it was due to his refusal to fire some of his assistants at the behest of Dan Rooney?
Gerry Dulac
10:49
No. It was time.
Steve
10:49
If Peter King is calling the Steelers a circus under Tomlin,  is this a Crack in the national media Tomlin fan boy veneer?
Gerry Dulac
10:50
Apparently not. Let me say this, though -- I'm not chastising Peter or disagreeing, but in order to say that you have to be around the team to witness that or hear that
Michael
10:50
Gerry, what assistants would you consider to be safe this offseason?
Gerry Dulac
10:50
None
Steeler Fan in CA
10:51
Good morning Gerry - what do you find to be more egregiously bad, our offensive play sheet or the attitudes of our top two WR’s? I’m flabbergasted by both and it’s painful to watch! Someone needs to step in and rectify it next season, wouldn’t you think? Thanks!
Gerry Dulac
10:51
Attitude of the WRs. That's indefensible.
Avoid Lloyd
10:51
Hello Gerry, This team has no mental toughness and the trend has been the same all season long.  This is a direct reflection of the head coach!  What makes it worse is we don't even know if we have a starting caliber QB because of the coaching.  Total failure on many levels!!  Time for a change!
Gerry Dulac
10:52
What you saw the last three games is what everybody has been watching all season. The quality of the play now is the same as what it was in the first half of the season -- dreadful
10:53
OK, kids, we're out of time. Still a lot of questions to get to, so sorry I have to leave them on the table. Merry Christmas to all and we'll do it again next week.
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